in brief The former leader of Business Object's
Australian business, Rob Wells, has been appointed to lead the
local operation of internet telephony giant Avaya.

Rob Wells(Credit: Business Objects)

Wells confirmed the appointment to ZDNet.com.au this afternoon,
saying he would start in the role on Monday.

The executive will
replace Avaya's former managing director of its South Pacific
region, Carlton Taya, who
left the company in April this year. At the time, ARN reported the executive was asked to
leave the business.